I don't think Chrono Cross breaks continuity with Chrono Trigger. Dragonian Elements were introduced as part of the story, not a purely game play mechanism. If there is no continuity between the games, then this discussion is pointless.
I once again raise the point that the Time Devourer (Lavos) uses CC Elements. If, as your theory goes, CC Elements are purely artificial technology, then how did he gain access to them in the DBT? Also, how come every monster in the game is able to use them, plus has their own stockpile?
Now, if CC Elements are natural, it makes sense that animals would have evolved to use them. In fact, this is the point that leads me most strongly to believe that CC Elements are the natural form of magic, while CT magic (which no monsters use) is more artificial.
The magical elements of CT absolutely do exist. The magical elements are real physical forces which can be harnessed to produce various effects in the Chrono universe. The power of the elements may be easily demonstrated. The Aristotelean elements constitute a flawed model to describe nature. Fire, Air, Water and Earth are not actual physical properties.
Well, the Aristotelean elements do exist, just not in the elemental way he theorized. This could be analogous to the CT elements, they do exist in the CT universe, but they're not quite as elemental as Spekkio believes.
This is uncalled for. I know perfectly well what the scientific method is. You did change your hypothesis. You originally stated that the magical elements were created by Lavos.
I call 'em as I see 'em. Never enter a scientific discussion unprepared to bend.
Now, you seem to have trouble differentiating a hypothesis from a theory.
A hypothesis is a proposition made at the beginning of an investigation. One intends to verify whether the hypothesis is accurate by gathering evidence.
A theory is a proposition made after heavy analysis in an attempt to explain reality. Theories change often, and I never set my theories in stone.
Then we get into a bit of confusion about whether we're talking about the CC Elements or CT elements...
What I meant by saying that the CT elements are artificial is that these elements were created as a basis for CT-type magic, and are not purely natural as the CC colors are.
My discussion of Lavos enabling the CT magic and stuff is just a possible explanation of why we don't see CC-style magic in CT. We can use CT-magic at any point as the basic CC-elements permeate the world at any point in the timeline, and these are the true building blocks needed for any form of magic.
Now: Spekkio. This analysis depends heavily on what his true nature is. If we take him to be...
A creation of Gaspar: He'd know no more about magic than Gaspar, who came from the age of Lavos-powered magic. It would make sense that Gaspar would have "programmed" his theories on magic into Spekkio, right or wrong.
The embodiment of CT magic: His perception of the universe would be limited entirely to the CT elements. He doesn't notice--and isn't harmed by--Crono's sword as it isn't made of the CT elements. Without delving too much into the metaphysical, if he only knows the elements as the universe, he would say that everything is made of the elements.
A true god: Everything he says is fact. Well, unless he's capricious or just crazy, and would lie on purpose. Maybe even a god's knowledge is limited.
A nu: Who the hell knows what's up with nus.